After 10 years of traveling to ecotourism destinations all around the world, Mary and I have developed quite a few travel packing tips that make our trip preparation a breeze.She's the organized Keep Reading
Animals in Kenya: A Guide to 40 Species of Kenyan Wildlife
Our 17-day Kenya safari last month was a lifelong dream come true.Exploring the country's finest National Parks, wildlife reserves, and community-based conservancies blessed us with a cornucopia Keep Reading
20+ Camping Tips & Tricks for Responsible Travelers
As overtourism (the seemingly inevitable result of mass tourism) continues to wreak havoc on popular summer travel destinations around the world, more and more travelers are seeking out less Keep Reading
Exploring the Ancient Xunantunich Mayan Ruins of Belize
There is a private ritual I have– sacred and, until now, unspoken– that helps me connect with ancient archaeological sites such as the Xunantunich Mayan ruins in Belize on a more personal (rather than Keep Reading
40 Green Travel Tips (The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel)
If you took a poll asking people whether they'd prefer to be responsible or irresponsible travelers, most would likely choose the former over the latter.But what does "Green Travel" even mean? How Keep Reading
Why I’d Prefer to Forget Visiting the Dead Sea, Jordan
I’m lying on my side casually, as if I'm lounging on my comfy king-sized bed back home. But I'm actually floating effortlessly atop the water of Jordan’s Dead Sea, which is not actually a sea at all. Keep Reading
Indian Animals: A Guide to 40 Incredible Indian Wildlife Species
When most people think of Indian animals, the Royal Bengal Tiger is usually the first species that springs to mind. And with good reason: The subcontinent is home to more than half of the world's wild Keep Reading
Thoughts on Turning 50, Our Magical Kenya Itinerary & Making Dreams Come True
A funny thing happens as you approach your 50th birthday.It seems only natural to become more reflective, looking back on the milestones of your life to realize how far you've come and examine the Keep Reading
Exploring the 2000-Year-Old Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan
Originally known as Gerasa in antiquity, the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan are located near the mountains about 30 miles north of Amman.They're not nearly as popular with Keep Reading
Cancun Underwater Museum (Artist Jason deCaires Taylor on his Marine Conservation Masterpiece)
I first see her from a distance, on her knees in the sand. Her back is arched, her face and hands lifted towards the heavens as if in divine reverence. Rays of light dance across her face and nude Keep Reading
Top 20 Things to Do in Cancun (for Nature & History Lovers)
With approximately 3.3 million annual visitors, Cancun, Mexico ranks among the most popular travel destinations in North America.Unfortunately, Cancun's accessible, affordable appeal as a Keep Reading
Hawaiian Mythology (intro to Hawaiian Gods, Goddesses and Legends)
Author Joseph Campbell once said, “Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human cultural manifestation.”There are few places in the modern Keep Reading
The 20 Best Things to Do in Aruba (For Nature & History Lovers)
Located 18 miles north of the coast of Venezuela at the western edge of the Leeward Antilles, Aruba is not the sort of place most people picture when they envision a traditional Caribbean Keep Reading
60+ Cool Camping Gear Reviews (for Every Camping Style)
When I was a kid, hiking and backpacking the mountains of North Georgia and sections of the Appalachian Trail with my family, our equipment was fairly rudimentary.The extensive array of cool Keep Reading
50 Fascinating Facts About Guatemalan Culture
My wife Emma and I have spent the better part of the last decade in and out of Guatemala. It’s a place that we refer to as home even today, much more so than England (where she's from) or the United Keep Reading
Top 10 Things To Do In Agra, India (For Nature & History Lovers)
Although the city has become synonymous with the world famous Taj Mahal, there's more to Agra than this fascinating architectural wonder. In fact, there is an emperor's wealth of things to do in Agra, Keep Reading
